With Gentleness

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 1st Peter 3:15 NIV   There was once a man who believed in Christ. He was the... Continue Reading →

Above Reproach

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,  1st Timothy 3:2  NIV   The man was a pastor in a day and age of change.  His duty and responsibility were to nurture the hearts and faith of his congregation.  His wife was a... Continue Reading →

To Show God´s Approval

No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God's approval.  1st Corinthians 11:19  NIV   She worked hard.  More than that she cared about the children she taught.  Her children loved her and were happy to learn.  The school where she worked was a religious institution.  They prided... Continue Reading →

Rather Be Wronged

The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?  1st Corinthians 6:7 Two boys were fighting over a toy.  After listening to their insistent argument that they should have it and the other one no, the father stepped... Continue Reading →

Not Talk But Power

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.  1st Corinthians 4:20  NIV The hotel room looked out over some trees and hardly any buildings.  He had been traveling for some time and missed his family and friends.  Life on the road has its ups and downs and although he... Continue Reading →

As We Love

The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself."  Romans 13:9 NIV Apostle and Christ Himself teach that if love is not evident in a person, that person has nothing... Continue Reading →

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